What a great recommendation!!! first off I have spent quite a while looking for fresh spring rolls... and then I was told Sticky Rice Café has them! They do and they are delicious... served with peanuts sauce, of course From the moment we walked in the energy, vibe and passion was apparent!! Our server was Tre... He asked us if we had eaten there before which we told him we had not so he took the time and explained the menu the food and also his favorite pics. He explained grandma's sauces and gave us a great education on the type of food that we would be ordering! After the spring rolls, my husband ordered the dinner portion of grilled pork chops. BIINGMOO and I ordered PAD KEE MAO.... This is wide noodles in an amazing sauce and you have your choice of beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu to be added. I chose beef......Tre brought three little dishes to sample three at grandma's sauces which all had amazing flavors with a little bit of heat... our meals were brought to us and of course we tasted each other's meals and we're amazed at the freshness, flavor and the size. Oh my goodness this is a place that if you enjoy fresh food with an Asian twist, you need to try it. Grandma sauces can be purchased as they are bottled for sale as well. Service was wonderful to go food going out the door was nonstop. And we were lucky enough to sit at the far back of the restaurant next to the kitchen, so we got to watch all of the different platings coming out.... And we just need to start at the top of the menu and work our way down because everything looks wonderful. Happy people, happy servers, great vibe. There is a bar off to the side, which basically was full the entire time we were there. Really a very nice experience five stars and two thumbs up!!!! read more

Still great consistent service and tasty food. Truly an asset to Knoxville dining. We visited again today and we have zero complaints. Since moving into the bigger location it's easier to be seated quickly. The dining room is welcoming, open and super clean. Everyone on staff is eager to help even if they are not your specific waitress. **Tip take home a jar of your favorite sauce. They sell them! read more

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The service was so fast and kind! Waitress brought us a sampling of sauces since this was our first time. Everyone loved their food. Two of my kids got fried rice and both the lunch and dinner portions were generous. My son got the phoritto and really liked it. I loved my House salad with shrimp. The dressing was perfect. My husband had some other dish with pork belly and he also liked his dish. Mango sticky rice was perfect! We will be back. read more

If you're in Knoxville Sticky Rice is a must-try!!! Family-owned by a wonderfully talented family. Knoxville is very lucky to have this dining spot. I've never had a dish I didn't like here, but the chicken wings, beef carpaccio, and any of the laabs are my favs. read more

My family and I visited this restaurant as we were passing through the Knoxville area on a long road trip. It lived up to the hype on Yelp and other ratings sites. It has creative Thai dishes that cater to (White) American tastes. I opted for the tofu laab. I was a bit confused reading the menu title for this dish as this is the first time I ever saw it spelled as "laab" instead of "larb". I was hesitant to order it since I usually judge a Thai restaurant by its curry, but I thought it would be worth a try. It was just what I needed after two days of fast food and quick service food. The tofu was tasty but close to being unchewable due to a hard fry. I agree with other reviewers that you may want to ask for a lighter fry if you order any tofu dish from this restaurant. What made this dish stand out was the complex sauce -- fish sauce, herbs, etc. Combine that with some fresh veggies and hot peppers, and you have a party in your mouth. Pro tip: The cabbage leaf underneath is raw. Unless you really like cabbage, I wouldn't recommend trying to eat it. For my side dish, I ordered the Thai slaw. It was cool and refreshing. It cooled down my mouth just as much as some rice but had the lighter touch that I wanted for this meal. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Tofu laab - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I had always heard good things about Sticky Rice that I eventually succumbed to peer pressure and ordered their grandma fried rice, stir fry vegetables and sticky rice to go. Upon tasting the fried rice, I was instantly disappointed. I wondered whether the food I was eating was different from others' because there were a lot of rave reviews. Despite the failed first impression, I decided to give them another chance, guided by Reddit, and was pleasantly surprised. My next order was the fried chicken skin, lao sausage, and the crispy rice with sour pork sausage. The chicken skin was unbelievably crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce elevated the taste. The crispy rice with sour pork sausage was unique and combined all the ingredients that are dear to my heart! The lao sausage was also not too far behind in its taste, but I think sausages are just not my thing. Other items on the menu that I have tried include the wings, pork chops, and kow pek. Interestingly, the wings were not fried to my liking, but maybe I just chose the wrong flavor. The pork chops, while delicious, were scarily pink on one side (as pictured) and white on the other side. I was not exactly comfortable with that discrepancy, and so I reheated it to be safe. The kow pek was such a flavorful meal, even though it was dismantled for takeout purposes, that I cannot wait to have it in person. Overall, a solid restaurant with wonderful dishes that leave one itching to revisit! read more

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Dinner with Sis. Friendly hostesses helped us get a table despite busy dinner time. Waitress was thorough and helped us decide what we would like. Highlight was the crispy chicken skins. So yummy and plentiful. Sis liked her pork chop but it was a little dry. Broth in my chicken noodle soup was very tasty but chicken was dry and lacked flavor. Prices were reasonable. We both bought the cute sticky rice baseball caps- very cute. Overall we had a good time, liked the food, and loved the hats! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Grilled Pork Chops/ Biing Moo (gf) - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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To be honest, I'm not sure why this place has such high reviews. My family and I eat at a lot of authentic Thai restaurants (we are Asian). Overall, super disappointed with the food, which was surprising because the place was packed... I always order Pad Kee Mow and their Pad Kee Mow does not taste at all like Pad Kee Mow. I ordered it with Tofu and asked if the tofu is the Fried Tofu (super typical of restaurants... and means the tofu is still soft but the outside was lightly fried) and so they literally made it crispy like a crouton?? Not enjoyable to eat. Noodles weren't the right kind of wide flat noodles and maybe thats because this place is a fusion? I could've made this dish and I can't cook Thai food - that's how far off it was... We also got Crab Rangoons (if this was just titled as cream cheese - then it would've been like one star better but it just tasted like one you get from the frozen section of an Asian grocery store. Nothing special) Mom got beef fried rice and it looked good but tasted very plain for the seasoning. They don't add veggies unless you pay to add veggies by the way. Brother got this pork chop which he said was fine but this does not compare to getting something like Com Tam from a Vietnamese restaurant (again... it's a fusion? So I guess we should've expected it?) The best tasting thing was the green curry. A bit spicy (the restaurant only allows you to choose spicy or no spice) and even with that, my dad would give it a 2/5 maybe. The place was packed with White Americans and no hate because I'm dating one but perhaps we should've looked into reviews more. Wouldn't come back. Restaurant was pretty, albeit extremely loud. Server was very nice. Just wish the food was actually good. read more

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Good food but small portions for the price, flavor/taste have been very inconsistent lately, usually really good but have ordered 4-5x with smaller portions and inconsistent flavoring taste read more

Get the garlic wings and the sticky rice. If I could do it again I would pass on the noodles. The wings and rice though??? Unreal. Thank me later. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Grandmas Fried NOODLES (veg) were just ok. Chicken Wings/ Chuenh Beek Gai (gf) were insanely good. Sticky Rice not pictured was amazing. - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

To quote my husband "I'm so full but I can't stop eating because everything is so delicious" ! Food was amazing, super fresh and light, fried salmon bites were too die for, and the soup had just the right amount of spice (you can also request more coconut milk to tone down the spice). we loved that they didn't hold back on the seasonings and spices. 10/10 experience. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We wanted to try the fried chicken skin, but unfortunately they were already out by lunchtime. Grandmas fried noodles: very good and tasted very homemade. Unfortunately a bit too salty. Brisket was tender and paired well with the noodles Laos Sausage: came with some very fragrant sticky rice. The sausage was very unique and tasted like a bundle of curry. Was recently spicy! The restaurant is always extremely busy... for both lunch and dinner, even on weekdays. The staff seemed very rushed, but they did their best to check up on us. A good amount of seating, indoor only. read more

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Visiting Knoxville and this place is a hit! It was busy, but service was excellent! Fast, nice and friendly. Food was delicious. Flavorful and packed with a punch. A little on the spicy side. Clean and beautiful inside. A must if you are in Knoxville!! read more

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The service is outstanding. The food was pretty good, but could be better. The spring rolls in rice paper were getting stale and the sauces were a little off and very skimpy. I'll try again for sure. Could have been an off day. read more

The food here is sooooo good! All of it! The spring rolls - great, the egg drop soup - great, the phorito -great. It's all very fresh, the broth is the best I've ever had, the service is great too. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. read more

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Server was nothing short of amazing. It was my first time here and he helped me decide on a couple entrees. Food has large portions and tasted delicious. It was a small little place but I felt like they took pride in the experience and meals. Oh they also have boba which was just as good as the food! Nice little spot you gotta try. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Pork belly fried rice and Grandmas Fried Noodles with chicken - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I have lots of love for every aspect of sticky rice aside from its atmosphere. They moved to a newer and larger venue about a year ago which helped, but the restaurant is nearly always very loud and packed. However, the food makes it worth it! My personal favorite is the tofu laab (beware: it is very spicy). The portion sizes are super fulfilling and I feel that it's very well priced. Typically I get takeout since it's always so busy and hard to hear people talk from the table. Lots of love! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Tofu Laab (veggf) - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food was amazing, and our server was wonderful and brought plenty of sauces to sample and Try out with our appetizers. My noodles entree was delightful and I definitely will be coming here again! The restaurant itself is a little small so when they're busy it may be a wait/packed but overall the place is great! read more

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Fabulous and creative. My hubby and I both had the Laab - he had the pork belly version and I had the tofu version. A traditional dish of Laos - very interesting and yummy. Definitely will go again. read more

I've been hearing about this place for a while and finally decided to give it a try while in the area. Glad I did! Makayla at the bar is a high speed blessing. Drinks always flowing, and hot food was promptly served. I LOVE crispy rice and the flavors in their dish excited my palate. Of course I had to try their sticky rice with mango. Simply delicious. I'm looking forward to trying most everything on their menu in the future. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! You won't be disappointed at all with what you get on the menu. The food is fresh and you can really taste that they make the noodles in house. Our waiter was super helpful! He was transparent about the dishes he would recommend and he made sure we had a phenomenal first experience! Whether you want to have this as a date night or casual outing it will be well worth it! read more

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Probably the best Laotian food I've had the privilege to try. The appetizers, entrees, sauces, and desserts were all fantastic. The place was mobbed and we had to wait but it was worth it for sure. We ended up seated at the bar and were very effectively served. The ambience is nothing spectacular but who cares, right? It is clean and the food is awesome. I plan to eat here at least once more during my visit. I'm suggest making a reservation or coming before/after the mealtime rushes. read more

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My family craves pho 24/7 and I have been making it from scratch for 7+ years now w/13 hr bone broth. We were so disappointed in the beef pho here. The broth lacked depth & aromatics. I question if it is made of bones as it needs to be. Couldn't taste the star anise, cinnamon, & other aromatics. The broth lost itself once the fresh aromatics were added as well. Hmmm. read more

We finally tried Sticky Rice Café here in Knoxville and wow -- new favorite spot unlocked! The Panang Chicken Curry was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, and Grandma's Glass Noodles with chicken tasted like pure comfort in a bowl. Such a cozy, welcoming place with food that feels made with love. The service was absolutely wonderful and so friendly -- we felt right at home. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Panang Curry (veggf) with chicken - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Amazing! Amazing staff, I got the egg rolls and chicken wings, amazing. Only bad thing is, one guy was a knicks fan , 5 stars though

My daughter and I decided to eat here after a day of shopping. It is located in close proximity to The West Town Mall. The cafe was very busy but the hostess offered for us to sit and order at the bar. We were served a water right away and the waitress at the bar took our order shortly after. We had the fresh spring rolls for an appetizer. Delicious! Our entrees came shortly after we finished the spring rolls. We had Grandma's noodles w/shrimp and The Phoritto. If I ordered the Grandma's noodles again I would add a side of vegetables but it was still good. Everything tasted fresh and we really enjoyed our meal. Service was friendly and fast even though it was busy. Everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. We can't wait to return! read more

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Popular spot for takeout in Knoxville, the place is busy but the staff is friendly! I got the popular phorrito. It comes with a side of pho broth. Good spin on a classic dish. The sauce in the phorrito makes it great. Also tried the panama curry which was not bad, had lots of leftovers. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Phorrito - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Lunch today was superb....also sat in Treys' section. He elevated the experience. Kudos. Be back when we're in town~for sure. New location~much better!! read more

The waitress was extremely rude. I wanted to buy a drink (passion fruit tea with tapioca pearls). I had a takeout order. And the woman told me that if I wasn't going to eat there, I couldn't sit at the bar; and that if I wanted something to drink, I had to order it from the person handling takeout orders. I will never go back to that place; they treat you like you're worthless if you don't dine in. And that's despite the fact that I spent $60 on my takeout meal! read more

The food and service were great here. The place stays crowded and I understand why. Highly recommended!

Curry soup was rough, really hard to eat because it was so salty. Hesitant to double back read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Curry soup - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Everyone on Reddit said this is the place to go when you're in town, and they are absolutely correct. (I guess sometimes there is wisdom in crowds). The chops (marinated perfectly), dry rub wings (super juicy inside crispy skin), and soup (unexpectedly) are all incredible. The sausage looked amazing, but i didn't get a chance to try it. You can also buy jars of their sauces (grandma's chili is so much better than the typical chili oil out there). They nail sticky rice perfectly (and even store it in the proper basket at your table). Mango sticky rice at the end was so good that I had to get seconds. read more

This place is amazing!!! First time here and I'm coming back. I'm from Cali so I'm a little picky about 'ethnic' foods since I lived in a melting pot. Aom served us at the bar and she was so kind and sweet, very good at her job. Everything was fresh and they have mint leaves! I'm obsessed with mint and egg rolls but no one has mint anymore since it spoils quick. The crab rangoon was the best I've had here in Knoxville. The chicken satay was delicious and the chicken wings, let me tell you, big ol juicy yumminess - I got the garlic pepper flavor. Anyways just go here you won't be disappointed, and if you are then you aren't used to trying new things lol. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Crab Rangoon - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I literally never leave reviews anywhere but I downloaded yelp and made an account just to leave this review. The service here was PHENOMENAL !! Everyone was so friendly. Especially our server Rylei !! She made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond. On top of that the restaurant was so clean and nice all around ! And of course as the cherry on top the food was absolutely unreal. SO GOOD. read more

Came by on a Wednesday evening and it was fairly busy, but had a really good time! I got grandma's stir fried noodles with chicken, which was absolutely phenomenal. Portion sizes are absolutely enormous and service is great. I would definitely come back! My one complaint about the restaurant is actually outside of the restaurant. There was grease leaking out of the dumpster, and it was all over the parking lot. A lot of my friends and I got grease all over our shoes. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

While on our way to West Town Mall, our sons called and suggested we meet at Sticky Rice. To be honest, I'm simply not a fan of Asian food, but decided that I would like it today. We were seated right away, and started with crab Rangoon, spring rolls, fried chicken skin, and beef carpaccio. Each item was tasty and better than I expected it would be. For the entreé, I had Pho and it was phenomenal. The other items ordered were Grandmas Stir Fried Noodles, and Pork Laab. The serving sizes were large even for a lunch portion, but we managed to eat all of it. The service was excellent, which explained why the place was packed, and it kinda felt like Cheers because most everyone knew each other. It was a positive experience and I'm so glad I didn't ask to go somewhere. I guess my summation is that even if you don't like Asian food, this is the place to leave that thought behind. Thanks Sticky Rice Cafe! I'll be back. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Pho Soup - Laotian Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

First time eating here. Great and friendly staff. Food was delicious . Sausage to die for .

Great food great service it's the only Laotian food place in Knoxville. Their beef Pho is the best

Never had Lao food but it's different from other Asian food. Pho is good. Other foods are not very impressive. read more

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Food is always good. Just one thing...I don't recall a previous Lao sandwich being LOADED with butter on the bread. I wish they would include an opt out for all those calories. Phorrito was yummy. Be aware that it is also spicy. Always friendly service. You might have to wait for a seat or parking spot during busy hours. Worth the wait! read more